LESSON ASSIGNMENT
LESSON 2
Sterilization and Disinfection.
TEXT ASSIGNMENT
Paragraph 2-1 through 2-22.
LESSON OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
2-1.
Identify the difference between sterilization and
disinfection, to include guidelines for classifying
dental items.
2-2.
Identify various modes of heat sterilization and
the use of each mode.
2-3.
Identify how an autoclave works, to include
guidelines for cleaning the steam sterilizer.
2-4.
Identify guidelines for cleaning and inspecting
instruments prior to sterilization.
2-5.
Identify packaging materials and the expected
shelf life of sterilized packages.
2-6.
Identify bacteriological spore testing and how to
interpret results.
2-7.
Identify procedures for preparing, loading, and
operating the steam sterilizer.
2-8.
Identify procedures for storing and handling
sterile items.
2-9.
Identify procedures for disposal of regulated
waste.
2-10. Identify chemical agents recommended and not
recommended for disinfection.
2-11. Identify disinfection procedures for fixed and
semi-fixed equipment
SUGGESTION
After completing the assignment, complete the
exercises at the end of this lesson. These exercises
will help you to achieve the lesson objectives.
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